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<h1> Background information </h1> | <h1> Background information </h1> | ||
<p> This page will cover In-system programming(ISP), how it functions, how to communicate with a device over it, and where to find the ports. | <p> This page will cover In-system programming(ISP), how it functions, how to communicate with a device over it, and where to find the ports. | ||
<br> | <br> ISP can be easily confused with JTAG but are separate methods, as ISP connects directly to the flash memory, and bypasses the processor completely</br> | ||
allowing for extraction if the device is damaged or powered off. | allowing for extraction if the device is damaged or powered off. | ||
ISP allows for direct access to the storage without the need for chip off. | ISP allows for direct access to the storage without the need for chip off. | ||
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Step one: Opening the device<a href="https://datarecoverywiki.com/index.php/Safe_Disassembly_of_devices">Safe Disassembly of devices</a></br> | Step one: Opening the device<a href="https://datarecoverywiki.com/index.php/Safe_Disassembly_of_devices">Safe Disassembly of devices</a></br> | ||
Due to the TAPS being located on the PCB of the device opening its casing is typically required(unless damaged and taps are already exposed). | Due to the TAPS being located on the PCB of the device, opening its casing is typically required (unless damaged and taps are already exposed). | ||
Depending on the model of the device, opening a device safely ensures no further avoidable damage occurs to the device </br> | Depending on the model of the device, opening a device safely ensures no further avoidable damage occurs to the device </br> | ||
and avoid injury to the technician. | and avoid injury to the technician. | ||
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Step Two: TAP | Step Two: TAP indenification<a href="https://datarecoverywiki.com/index.php/Join_Action_Test_Group(JTAG)">JTAG</a> | ||
Typically, the included software from the flash box tool, has the TAP points listed once the device is selected device, however in certain circumstances it might not, </br> | Typically, the included software from the flash box tool, has the TAP points listed once the device is selected device, however in certain circumstances it might not, </br> | ||
in this case manual location and indemnification of each pins purpose is required through either the use of a continuity detector(typically found within a multimeter)</br> | in this case manual location and indemnification of each pins purpose is required through either the use of a continuity detector (typically found within a multimeter)</br> | ||
or through consulting the device <a href="https://datarecoverywiki.com/index.php/Reading_schematics">schematics</a></br> | or through consulting the device <a href="https://datarecoverywiki.com/index.php/Reading_schematics">schematics</a></br> | ||
Step Three: connection</br> | Step Three: connection</br> | ||
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<h2> Common pinouts </h2> | <h2> Common pinouts </h2> | ||
While the location of Taps on a device are not | While the location of Taps on a device are not standardized and will vary from device to device, but the signals required are | ||
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<ul> | <ul> | ||
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<li> GND - Ground </li> | <li> GND - Ground </li> | ||
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<h1 id="section2">Step-by-step guide with images</h1> | <h1 id="section2">Step-by-step guide with images</h1> | ||
<p>Insert step-by-step walkthrough with images and summary text here</p> | <p>Insert step-by-step walkthrough with images and summary text here</p> | ||
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<li>Reference 1: <a href="https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/home/files/pappas_cybersecurity_2017.pdf?study=ATILoputoo&reference=BE2138E95B31179324FF14E71176FCDB482D24DD">Investigation of JTAG and ISP Techniques | <li>Reference 1: <a href="https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/home/files/pappas_cybersecurity_2017.pdf?study=ATILoputoo&reference=BE2138E95B31179324FF14E71176FCDB482D24DD">Investigation of JTAG and ISP Techniques | ||
for Forensic Procedures(free)</a></li> | for Forensic Procedures (free)</a></li> | ||
<li>Reference 2: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20250228134245/https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/4159922.pdf">eMMC 5.1 Specification(free)</a></li> | <li>Reference 2: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20250228134245/https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/4159922.pdf">eMMC 5.1 Specification(free)</a></li> | ||
<li>Reference 3: <a href="https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-75147-9_6#citeas">Implementation of the ISP (In System Programming) Method for Data Recovery on Mobile Devices(paid)</a></li> | <li>Reference 3: <a href="https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-75147-9_6#citeas">Implementation of the ISP (In System Programming) Method for Data Recovery on Mobile Devices(paid)</a></li> | ||
Latest revision as of 12:22, 10 March 2025
Contents
Background information
This page will cover In-system programming(ISP), how it functions, how to communicate with a device over it, and where to find the ports.
ISP can be easily confused with JTAG but are separate methods, as ISP connects directly to the flash memory, and bypasses the processor completely
allowing for extraction if the device is damaged or powered off.
ISP allows for direct access to the storage without the need for chip off.
How to conduct ISP
ISP requires the following
- Test access points(TAPS)
- ISP"flash box" -medusa pro,Z3X box,UFI box,easy JTAG,ATF box
- Wires
- Computer/Flash box software
- Device schematic (for TAP identification)
Step one: Opening the deviceSafe Disassembly of devices
Due to the TAPS being located on the PCB of the device, opening its casing is typically required (unless damaged and taps are already exposed).
Depending on the model of the device, opening a device safely ensures no further avoidable damage occurs to the device
and avoid injury to the technician.
Step Two: TAP indenificationJTAG
Typically, the included software from the flash box tool, has the TAP points listed once the device is selected device, however in certain circumstances it might not,
in this case manual location and indemnification of each pins purpose is required through either the use of a continuity detector (typically found within a multimeter)
or through consulting the device schematics
Step Three: connection
Typically, wires are solderedto the TAPS then connected back to the flash box of choice
Step four: run software
Common pinouts
While the location of Taps on a device are not standardized and will vary from device to device, but the signals required are
- CMD - Command in / Response out
- DATA0 - Data input/output
- CLK - Clock
- VCC - core supply voltage (3.3v)
- VCCQ - I/O supply voltage (1.8v - 3.3v)
- GND - Ground
Step-by-step guide with images
Insert step-by-step walkthrough with images and summary text here
Flow chart of order of operations
Insert a flow chart of steps and actions for each task (create using diagram)
Troubleshooting/tips and tricks
Fixes to any common issues that were encountered or could be easily encountered
Related Topics
Topics such as desoldering to chip off or firmware dumping for disk PCB repairs
Further reading
External references in wiki references can just be cited through the keyword link